Hyundai Motor India Limited Earnings Summary — Q4 FY2026
Hyundai Motor India Reports Marginal Profit Growth Amid Expanding Revenue and Margin Pressure
Key Takeaways
- Revenue grew to ₹18,916 Cr in Q4 FY26, a 5.4% increase compared to the same quarter last year.
- Operating Profit Margins (OPM) contracted significantly to 10%, down from 14% YoY and 11% QoQ, due to rising expenses.
- Net Profit of ₹1,256 Cr reflects a sharp 22.1% decline YoY, although it showed a slight 1.7% recovery from the previous quarter.
- Annual Profit After Tax (PAT) for the full year 2026 stood at ₹5,432 Cr, down from ₹5,640 Cr in the prior fiscal year.
- Fixed assets nearly doubled to ₹13,070 Cr by March 2026, indicating massive capitalization of ongoing expansion projects.
- Company maintains a healthy negative cash conversion cycle and superior return on equity (ROE) of 27.14%.
- Cash flow from operations saw a robust recovery, reaching ₹7,321 Cr for the full year vs ₹4,345 Cr in FY25.
Management Guidance
Management remains focused on premiumization and high-margin SUV segments despite competitive pressures. They are transitioning toward software-defined vehicles and hydrogen ecosystems under the 'Beyond Mobility' vision.
Sentiment Shift
Deteriorating
While revenue is hitting quarterly highs, the steady erosion of operating margins (from 14% to 10% YoY) and declining net profit suggest rising input costs and competitive pricing pressures.
Outlook
The outlook is cautious for the near term as the company navigates supply chain vulnerabilities like the Mobis supplier fire. However, the completion of large-scale capital projects and a strong SUV mix provide a long-term foundation for volume growth.
From the Annual Report (Key Quotes)
“HMI has transitioned from a generalist carmaker to a high-margin SUV powerhouse.”
“The vision is clearly articulated around 'Beyond Mobility,' focusing on software-defined vehicles and hydrogen ecosystems.”
“Alignment with minority shareholders is improving post-IPO through regular analyst engagements.”
Earnings Call Transcript — Q4 FY2026
Open original\[Image: R15\] “Hyundai Motor India Limited Q4 & FY’26 Earnings Conference Call” May 08, 2026 MANAGEMENT : MR. TARUN GARG – MANAGING DIRECTOR AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, HYUNDAI MOTOR INDIA LIMITED MR. WANGDO HUR – CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, HYUNDAI MOTOR INDIA LIMITED MR. GOPALAKRISHNAN CS –CHIEF MANUFACTURING OFFICER, HYUNDAI MOTOR INDIA LIMITED MR. SARAVANAN T – FUNCTION HEAD, FINANCE, HYUNDAI MOTOR INDIA LIMITED MR. K. S. HARIHARAN – HEAD, INVESTOR RELATIONS, HYUNDAI MOTOR INDIA LIMITED M ODERATOR : MR. CHIRAG JAIN – EMKAY GLOBAL FINANCIAL SERVICES This document is protected as Hyundai Motor's intellectual property under relevant laws and regulations. * * * Moderator: Ladies and gentlemen, good day and welcome to Q4 and FY’26 Earnings Conference Call of Hyundai Motor India Limited. As a reminder, all participant lines will be in the listen-only mode and there will be an opportunity for you to ask questions after the presentation concludes. Should you need assistance during this conference call, please signal an operator by pressing (\*) and then “0” on your touchtone phone. Please note that this conference is being recorded. I now hand the conference over to Mr. Chirag Jain from Emkay Global Financial Services. Thank you, and over to you. Chirag Jain: Thank you. Good afternoon and we welcome you all to the Q4 and FY’26 Earnings Conference Call of Hyundai Motor India Limited. Today, we have with us Mr. Tarun Garg, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer; Mr. Wangdo Hur, Chief Financial Officer; Mr. Gopalakrishnan C.S., Chief Manufacturing Officer; Mr. Saravanan T., Function Head, Finance; and Mr. K.S. Hariharan, Head of Investor Relations from Hyundai Motor India Limited. I would like to inform you that the call is being recorded. I would now like to invite Mr. K.S. Hariharan, Head of Investor Relations from Hyundai Motor India Limited. Over to you, Hari. K. S. Hariharan: Thank you, Chirag. Good evening, everyone. Welcome to the Q4 & FY26 Earnings conference call. Before we begin, I want to remind you of the safe harbour. We may be making some forwardlooking statements, that have to be understood, in conjunction with the uncertainties and the risks that the company faces. The conference call will begin with our MD & CEO remarks on the overall business in FY26 and outlook for FY27, followed by a brief presentation by me on Q4 and FY26 performance, after which we will be happy to receive your questions. Now, I hand over to our MD & CEO, Mr. Tarun Garg, over to you sir. Tarun Garg: For us, this 30-year milestone is not just a corporate achievement. It is a shared story of trust, pride and progress. Thirty years strong and the bond between Hyundai and its customers is only getting deeper. As you know, fiscal '26 marked a year of two distinct phases for the Indian automobile industry, driven by a shift in policy and demand dynamics. The first half remained largely underwhelming, primarily due to muted customer sentiments. However, the landscape shifted meaningfully in the second half following the GST rate rationalization in September, which acted as a strong catalyst for recovery. In fiscal '26, we have further strengthened this legacy by laying a solid foundation for our next phase of progression, underpinned by the commencement of our third manufacturing facility and a pipeline of robust product launches. Together, these strategic initiatives position us strongly to usher in the next era of Hyundai's growth in India. This document is protected as Hyundai Motor's intellectual property under relevant laws and regulations. * * * This shift coincided well with the commissioning of our new plant and product launch cycle kicking in. Together, this created strong leverage and allowed us to respond to the improving demand environment, supporting a steady acceleration in growth in the latter half of the year. Furthermore, this sustained momentum culminated in a strong Q4 fiscal '26 with our domestic volumes wit …
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